Like a caterpillar that dissolves its entire being during metamorphosis to become a butterfly, dancer Raúl Martínez (El Salvador) embodies a transformation that affects us all in his solo "The Presence of the Butterflies". It is about the light and shadow of the past, the fleetingness of our present and a living future.
"The Presence of the Butterflies" is a dance journey through the artist's biography, linked to aspects of Latin American history. A memory of the indigenous ancestors who lived in harmony with nature. But also a reminder of the conquests and colonialism. The dance solo is about the anger towards the exploitation of this continent, the potential of forgiveness and tells of a vision of the coexistence of life. It is a journey that hosts many people, tells many stories and dreams many dreams.
Premiere: FRI 01.12. 2023 | 8PM
Further performances: SAT 02.12, 8PM I SUN 03.12, 7PM
E-Werk Freiburg, Saal
FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL NÓMADA, El Salvador
SAT 16.03, TUE 19.03. 2024, 8PM
